company blog about Supply/Recycle Ambarella CV5-A1-RH 8K AI Vision Processor For Drones And Action Cameras

Supply/Recycle Ambarella CV5-A1-RH 8K AI Vision Processor For Drones And Action Cameras

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Co., Ltd. has established itself as a significant force in electronic component recycling and distribution through its extensive product portfolio, global perspective, and professional services. The company supplies and recycles the Ambarella CV5-A1-RH 8K AI Vision Processor chip. This 5nm-process vision processor not only supports 8K ultra-high-definition imaging but also achieves unprecedented edge AI processing capabilities through its integrated CVflow architecture.

The CV5-A1-RH processor resolves a common challenge faced by high-end drones and action cameras: balancing high-quality video recording with intelligent image processing within confined spaces.

This processor achieves 8K 30fps video recording at under 2 watts power consumption. It integrates dual-core Arm Cortex-A76 processors with the CVflow AI engine, delivering ample performance for diverse AI algorithms.

Core Breakthrough: Analysing Ambarella's CV5-A1-RH Vision Processor

Crafted using a 5nm process technology, Ambarella's CV5-A1-RH AI vision processor is redefining the technical limits for drones and action cameras. Its dual-core A76 architecture CPU synergises with Ambarella's proprietary CVflow AI engine to achieve a breakthrough in balancing power consumption and performance.

The CV5-A1-RH's most remarkable capability lies in supporting up to 8K 60fps video recording at under 2 watts of power consumption. Simultaneously, it can process four independent 4K video stream inputs.

For drones and action cameras reliant on multi-sensor fusion, this translates to more comprehensive perspective capture and more precise environmental awareness.

The CVflow AI engine at the core of the CV5-A1-RH is pivotal for executing complex visual algorithms, capable of simultaneously running four distinct neural network algorithms. This enables drones to perform multiple AI computations—such as object detection, obstacle avoidance, and object tracking—while capturing high-quality video in real time.

Notably, the CV5-A1-RH achieves a resolution of 4000 lines under high-resolution image input and natively supports high-quality full-frame CMOS sensors.

Core Features of CV5-A1-RH

CVflow architecture supporting deep neural networks

Dual-core 1.6GHz Arm® Cortex®-A76 processor with NEON® DSP extension and floating-point unit

High-speed SLVS-EC and MIPI-CSI (C/D physical layer) interfaces supporting up to 14 cameras

Multi-channel image signal processor with 8KP60 processing capability

Native support for RGGB, RCCB, RCCC, RGB-IR and monochrome sensors

Multi-exposure high dynamic range (HDR) processing

Real-time hardware-accelerated fisheye lens distortion correction (LDC)

Multi-stream support with AVC and HEVC encoding up to 8Kp60

Diverse peripheral interfaces: 4-channel PCIe, CAN FD, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.1 (Host/Device mode), three SD card controllers, MIPI DSI/CSI-2 and HDMI output

Supports up to 32GB LPDDR4x/LPDDR5/LPDDR5x memory with 64-bit data bus

Provides device security protection: supports secure boot, TrustZone®, TRNG, one-time programmable memory, memory isolation, memory encryption, and virtualisation technology

5-nanometre process technology

16×16 FBGA package with 0.5mm ball pitch

CV5-A1-RH Application Scenarios: Intelligent Transformation of Drones and Action Cameras

Drone Applications: The Leap from ‘Flying Camera’ to Intelligent Aerial Robot

In the drone sector, the CV5-A1-RH chip not only enables 8K ultra-high-definition imaging but also performs efficient edge-side inference processing via its integrated CVflow AI accelerator.

This edge AI processing capability enables drones to perform intelligent target tracking, obstacle perception, and scene understanding without requiring a constant cloud connection.

The processor's integrated CVflow AI engine accelerates SLAM computations, enabling fully autonomous operations such as path planning, obstacle detection and avoidance, and autonomous positioning navigation – critical for intelligent flying robot platforms.

It achieves a seamless integration of 360-degree panoramic vision with 8K ultra-high-definition imaging. Leveraging the CVflow AI accelerator embedded within the CV5, it enables efficient edge-side inference processing, accomplishing intelligent target tracking and scene understanding without requiring a continuous cloud connection.

The advantages of on-device AI for drones include reduced decision-making latency, enhanced operational reliability, strengthened data security, and real-time environmental perception.

This enables stable drone operation in areas with limited network coverage while significantly reducing data backhaul bandwidth requirements. This is particularly vital for commercial drone applications in infrastructure inspection, architectural surveying, and precision agriculture.

Action Camera Optimisation: The Art of Balancing High Performance and Low Power Consumption

For the action camera market, the CV5 similarly delivers technological innovation. It supports video recording at up to 8K 30fps or 4K 240fps, while integrating HDR processing, video stabilisation, and low-light enhancement. This enables next-generation action cameras to maintain image stability and clarity even in extreme sports environments.

For devices like action cameras, where space and thermal management are severely constrained, the CV5-A1-RH processor offers an ideal solution. It supports high-speed capture at 8K 30fps or 4K 240fps while maintaining low power consumption.

The fiercely competitive action camera market demands ever-higher image processing capabilities. The CV5's high-performance image signal processor supports features such as HDR, face tracking, time-lapse photography, and high ISO photography.

In 360-degree panoramic camera applications, the CV5 processor supports dual 8K sensors while simultaneously enabling HDR processing, intelligent stabilisation, and image stitching, delivering an immersive panoramic experience for users.

For miniaturised designs, the processor's integrated real-time hardware-accelerated fisheye lens distortion correction allows manufacturers greater flexibility in lens configuration choices, optimising device structural design.